As is customary for every new flagship release, the imminent arrival of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 prompted Samsung and its distribution partners to permanently discount a number of older models in the same category. Most notably, the Galaxy S10 5G can currently be purchased for peanuts relative to its then-unprecedented introductory price.
From $1,300 to zero currency in a year
Based on one's choice of a handset color, not even peanuts may be required for getting your hands on a brand-new Galaxy S10 5G in South Korea as of today. Because combined with some promotions, the 2019 flagship can currently be obtained on a 100% discount alongside a two-year mobile subscription plan. The same is also true for the Galaxy S9, but its year-younger successor is more attractive to customers for obvious reasons, as revealed by Phone Master, a self-proclaimed “online pre-booking café” specializing in consumer electronics deals.
The incoming release of the Galaxy Z Fold 2, scheduled for next Friday, September 18th, also prompted permanent price corrections of several other high-end smartphones from Samsung, including the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy S20 which can currently be purchased at $250 and $170 respectively. So, while the commercial debut of by far the best foldable to date is certainly news in South Korea – especially given how its super-extra-special version required a lottery system for early adopters – it would appear the majority of consumers on Samsung's home turf will be celebrating this event with exactly zero intention of buying the actual device.
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